Tua Tagovailoa addresses Dolphins cut after preseason finale against Miami
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 7:52 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Tua Tagovailoa discussed his release from the Miami Dolphins during a media availability following the team's preseason finale on August 28, 2026. Tagovailoa expressed frustration over his final stretch in Miami, acknowledging that his performance did not meet expectations. He respected the Dolphins' professionalism in handling his departure. After six seasons with Miami, where he was selected fifth overall in the 2020 NFL Draft, Tagovailoa is now with the Atlanta Falcons. He ended the preseason with a 17-12 win over the Dolphins, completing seven of eight passes for 95 yards but lost a fumble during the game. Head coach Kevin Stefanski praised his composure amidst a mixed preseason following prior struggles.
- •Tagovailoa was released by the Dolphins on March 9, 2026.
- •He expressed feelings of frustration regarding his performance in Miami.
- •Tagovailoa had an uneven preseason with the Falcons but showed improvement against Miami.
- •Stefanski has not named a starting quarterback for Week 1.
- •Atlanta won their preseason finale 17-12 against Miami.
- 7:52 AMYahoo Sports — ‘It Wasn’t Fun Being in My Position’ — Tua Tagovailoa Makes Feelings Crystal Clear on Being Cut by Dolphins
"Tua Tagovailoa entered Miami with enormous expectations, carrying hopes of becoming the quarterback who could finally bring another Super Bowl to South Florida. But that ultimate goal never materialized, and after six years, the Miami Dolphins released Tagovailoa on March 9.
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